Question 3250

Judima Rice Wine is the first traditional Northeast brew to get a GI tag. Judima rice wine belongs to which state?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam . Key Points Judima , a homemade rice wine of Assam’s Dimasa tribe has become the first traditional brew in all of the northeast to bag a geographical indication (GI) tag. Made from sticky rice , which is steamed and mixed with traditional herbs , the wine has a distinct sweet taste and takes around one week to prepare. Important Points Till September 2021, Assam has been awarded ten GI Tags, these are: Kaji Nemu Chokuwa Rice Muga Silk Muga Silk of Assam (Logo) Assam Orthodox Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger Tezpur Litchi Joha Rice Boka Chaul Judima rice wine Additional Information A GI tag is awarded to products associated with a specific geographical origin. This tag is issued as per the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act,1999. This tag is issued by the Geographical Indication Registry under the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.